{"podcast":{"title":"Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","podcast_index_feed_id":7598987,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/montpelier-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/montpelier-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1846,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montpelier News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montpelier with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, and the stories shaping Vermont’s capital. From breaking developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montpelier News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T22:21:28.051445+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987"},"episode":{"title":"Letting Rivers Flow Again | Montpelier News","slug":"letting-rivers-flow-again-montpelier-news","published_at":"2026-09-07T13:52:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/letting-rivers-flow-again-montpelier-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/6f357827425d8221","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/c1c28d24-36ea-47ab-9440-38415f2161a6.mp3","summary":"A massive 220-foot landslide along Vermont’s Green River wasn’t just nature’s wrath—it was the unintended consequence of human intervention. Years ago, a farmer built a berm to protect his field from floods, but during Tropical Storm Irene, it funneled the river into a narrow channel, turning it into a force that tore through the slope. Now, instead of rebuilding the wall, locals are deliberately cutting holes in the berm to let the river reclaim its floodplain—slowing water, depositing sediment naturally, and stabilizing the slope. They’re even planting wet-loving trees to reinforce the land long-term. This isn’t just local repair—it’s part of a national shift toward working with rivers, not against them. Scientists are embracing natural elements like fallen logs as water-slowing allies, recognizing that letting rivers flow freely creates resilience against future storms. It’s messy, it’s slow, but it’s smarter than ever before. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6f357827425d8221","meta_description":"A massive 220-foot landslide along Vermont’s Green River wasn’t just nature’s wrath—it was the unintended consequence of human intervention. Years ago, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":108,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/episodes/letting-rivers-flow-again-montpelier-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987/letting-rivers-flow-again-montpelier-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}